We need your help now! Below is a list of DVIPP Shelter needs – urgent needs (priority); basic needs (ongoing); association needs (overall YWCA Greater Lafayette necessities); and non-donatable items (other human service organization items.)
For DVIPP Shelter donations, please deliver directly to YWCA DVIPP Shelter at 604 N. 6th St. Ring the doorbell and leave your donation on the doorstep. Email Ericka, Senior Director, or call (765) 423-1118 for more information or to schedule a delivery!
For overall organization donations, please deliver directly to YWCA Greater Lafayette Main Campus at 605 N. 6th St., Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 6:00 pm. Email Janae, Director of Facilities, or call (765) 742-0075 for more information or to schedule a delivery!
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Non-Donatable Items
Hotel and travel toiletries
Used, expired or opened products
Breast pumps
Car seats with stained or damaged Fabric covers
Opened packages of diapers
Soft or fabric toys
Stuffed animals
Incentive Program Wish List
(Any toiletry or personal items must be new, unopened and unexpired.)
$10 fast food gift cards
Basketballs and footballs
Fidget toys
Manicure sets/press on nails
Sidewalk chalk, bubbles
Slippers all sizes
Spa kits/bath kits, perfume, and skin care items
Wall plug ins — Febreze, Air Wick
Association Needs
Outdoor rakes (leaf)
Weed killer
Air freshener (no floral scents)
Dawn dish soap
Microban spray cleaner
General purpose cleaner
Bleach
Large microfiber dust mop
Items not currently needed
Bars of soap, body wash, shampoo, conditioner
Towels
Blankets
Baby items such as cribs, pack n plays, etc.
Clothing
Mattresses
Washers/dryers
Shelter Needs
Urgent needs in bold
Box fans
Paper plates, bowls, cups, spoons, and forks
Laundry soap (five gallon buckets preferred), softener, and dryer sheets
New and unopened feminine hygiene pads (no tampons or liners)
Coats (all sizes)
Uber gift cards
Gloves
Trash bags (small and large)
Sippy cups
Chewable baby aspirin
Razors
Tissue boxes
Dish soap
Kitchen utensil sets
African American hair care products (gels, hair jam, leave in conditioner, curly styling products, etc.)
Gas/Fuel gift cards
Diaper genie bags
Pregnancy tests
Aluminum foil/Saran Wrap
Shelter Clothing Needs
For all clothing donations: new and lightly used condition, not in need of repair and freshly laundered preferred if lightly used
clothing not on this list we are not accepting
New and unopened underwear packages in all sizes
Client Future Housing Wish List
Household cleaning supplies
Toilet paper
Paper towels
Air mattress
Bleach
Coffee pots and Crock Pots
Dish soap
Mops/brooms
Pots and pans sets
Silverware sets